Salesperson

Advance Auto Parts

. Support the DIY business and achieve sales and service objectives .

Posted 10/12/2026part-timeMadison • Alabama • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in DIY services, including battery installation and testing, while achieving sales goals through effective customer communication and relationship building. Proficient in inventory management and store operational standards, ensuring a clean and organized retail environment.

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DIY Services ExpertiseSales ExperienceInventory ManagementCustomer Relationship BuildingBasic Automotive Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Battery InstallationParts Lookup SystemsInventory ProcessesBasic ArithmeticTesting and Diagnostic Equipment

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

Delivery Board SystemStore SystemsPOS Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Fleet Safety Certification

Industry Keywords

Retail EnvironmentAutomotive System KnowledgeSafety KnowledgeStore Maintenance Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the DIY business and achieve sales and service objectives
Provide an excellent selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls
Achieve personal sales goals and help the store achieve its sales goals
Provide DIY services, including battery installation, testing, and wiper installation
Maintain store product and operational standards
Perform inventory processes, including truck put-away, shoot-outs, cycle counts, and back stock
Maintain store cleanliness, including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, and parking lot
Perform general stocking, including truck stocking and back stock
Safely deliver parts to customers as needed
Work predominantly inside while occasionally working outside and performing installations in various weather conditions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Entry-level sales position
Good knowledge of store systems
Basic automotive system knowledge and basic part knowledge
Basic ability to source from stores, hubs, PDQ, and external suppliers
In-depth knowledge of store inventory and maintenance processes
Basic driving and navigation ability
Ability to use delivery board system
Ability to locate and stock parts
Safety knowledge and skills
Experience operating inventory systems and store equipment
Parts and automotive system knowledge
Experience operating POS and parts lookup systems
Expertise with testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY service
Speak and write English; Spanish is a plus
Ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers, and management
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals
Ability to perform basic arithmetic accurately
Ability to work assorted days, evenings, and weekends as needed
2–3 years of successful sales experience in a diverse retail environment
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent lifting up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting up to 100 pounds
Fleet safety certification preferred